Electrocution of Baby Lawrence - A Murder That Shook a New England Town

In September 1943, six-month old Lawrence Noxon, who had recently been diagnosed with Down syndrome died mysteriously while in his father's care. The case and following arrest, trial, and conviction of John Noxon, divided their small town Was it an accident? Was it a "mercy killing?" Was it murder?

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By James E. Overmyer

Summary

In September of 1943, six-month old Lawrence Noxon, who had recently been diagnosed with Down Syndrome died mysteriously while in his father’s care. The case and following arrest, trial, and conviction of John Noxon, divided their small town Was it an accident? Was it a “mercy killing”? Was it murder?

Product details

• Authors: James Overmyer, James E Overmyer, James E. Overmyer, Overmyer James E.
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 02.07.2024
• EAN: 9781538181294
• ISBN: 978-1-5381-8129-4
• No. of pages: 324
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature > Letters, diaries; Guides; Social sciences, law, business > Law > Criminal law, criminal procedural law, criminology; True Crime, TRUE CRIME / Murder / General, TRUE CRIME / Historical, True crime: serial killers and murderers